RTA will hold two public hearings to describe and receive comments on a proposal that the "Violation Fare" be equal to the price of a Bus/Rapid monthly pass, currently $63.00.

This "Violation Fare" will be enforced on the Red Line and on Euclid Avenue between Public Square and Louis Stokes Station at Windermere.

RTA will install new fare vending machines in stations and will adopt a new rule requiring customers to

1. pay their fare before using these services and
2. to maintain proof of payment in their possession.

Uniformed Transit Police officers will conduct spot checks to enforce the rule, and violators of the rule will be required to pay the "Violation Fare" to RTA within 7 days after the violation occurs.

Two public hearings will be held:

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 5:00pm
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Noon
RTA Main Office Board Room
1240 W 6 Street

The public hearing location is accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Interpretive services for hearing impaired individuals will be available.